主心骨

zhǔ xīn gǔ

Dictionary entry

backbone

What does 主心骨 mean?

主心骨 (zhǔ xīn gǔ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1backbone

2mainstay

3pillar

4definite view

5one's own judgment

Character breakdown

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主zhǔowner · master 心xīnheart · mind 骨gūused in 骨碌碌[gu1 lu4 lu4] · used in 骨碌[gu1 lu5]

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主心骨

zhǔ xīn gǔ

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